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jamie costello has more with how president obama is involved. >> the interest rate is set to double, meaning a college degree could cost college students thousands more if congress does not lact by july the 1st. it would go up to 6.8%. that affect last lot of undergrates. a sphawd borrowing the -- student borrowing the amount would and up paying more. president obama visited the university of north carolina chapel hill today calling on congress to keep the lower interest rate. >> at this make or break moment for the middle class, we got to make sure that you're not saddled with debt before you get started. >> official frpts nonpartisan congressional office said keeping the lower rate would end up costing the government $5.8 billion. whatever it decides to do, candidates are hoping to get the votes from those students come november. >>> according to a new federal government report, social security and medicare will face some financial challenges much sooner than expected. medicare, which will provide health insurance to more than 50 million elderly and disabled americans this year is
jamie costello has more with how president obama is involved. >> the interest rate is set to double, meaning a college degree could cost college students thousands more if congress does not lact by july the 1st. it would go up to 6.8%. that affect last lot of undergrates. a sphawd borrowing the -- student borrowing the amount would and up paying more. president obama visited the university of north carolina chapel hill today calling on congress to keep the lower interest rate. >> at...
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biden stood his ground. >> if you want to know what is outrageous -- it's his policies. >> reporter: obama's team came back and said romney's comments seemed unhinged, strange. bottom line, if anyone was looking for a civil debate this week, they probably haven't seen it. >> what is the president saying about all of this. >> reporter: kelly, he's on this campaign trip in iowa. he's trying to change the conversation back to medicare. take a look at this. >> they'd get a voucher to buy private insurance. because the voucher wouldn't keep up with costs, the plan authored by governor romney's running mate, congress ryan what force seniors to pay an extra 0 a yeared i assume -- year and i assume they don't have it. >> reporter: finally the romney campaign is saying it's the president's healthcare plan that's putting medicare at risk. >> thank you for that live report. >>> speaking of the president, his new immigration policy known as the dream act went into effect today. the act will allow some undocumented immigrants brought to the u.s. as children will be able to qualify. applicants musten ter
biden stood his ground. >> if you want to know what is outrageous -- it's his policies. >> reporter: obama's team came back and said romney's comments seemed unhinged, strange. bottom line, if anyone was looking for a civil debate this week, they probably haven't seen it. >> what is the president saying about all of this. >> reporter: kelly, he's on this campaign trip in iowa. he's trying to change the conversation back to medicare. take a look at this. >> they'd...
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eight new provisions that the obama administration says will help women get the basic services they need. >> the survey shows more than half of the women in this country delayed or avoid preventive care because ofs it costs and that's simply not right and it's not good for our country. >> the top pillars -- killers of women will no long are go undetected. >> reporter: women are allowed free access to contraception. 47million will be able to take advantage. only a tiny fraction will be able to do so today because of complicated grandfather clauses. earlier this year the birth control provision sparked major crossers. religious organizations protested they shouldn't have to comply. after weeks of backlash the white house amend the rules. >> no institution, no university has to provide contraceptive services. >> reporter: as democrats touted it, senate republicans kept up the drum beat eye think it would be appropriate to have a vote on the repeal of the healthcare. >> reporter: jamie costello, abc2 news. >> lot issue of birth control is getting a lot of attention, there are other preventiv
eight new provisions that the obama administration says will help women get the basic services they need. >> the survey shows more than half of the women in this country delayed or avoid preventive care because ofs it costs and that's simply not right and it's not good for our country. >> the top pillars -- killers of women will no long are go undetected. >> reporter: women are allowed free access to contraception. 47million will be able to take advantage. only a tiny fraction...
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. >> obviously, the oth every candidate -- other candidate in this race is president paul -- barack obama. >> reporter: they had turkey, ham, greens, dinner rolls. six different desserts. you name the kind of pie and they had it at the white house, a quick break away from politics so they can focus on food, family and friends. >>> meanwhile, coming up, the temperatures are dropping outside. that means more people are planning to light fires. before you do so, you may want to get it cleaned. >>> while the rest of us were chowing down on thanksgiving dinner, the underwater creatures at the baltimore aquarium had a feast. now a preview of what's ahead at 6:30. >>> tonight, giving back on thanksgiving. the extraordinary americans helping families find their next meal, trying to solve hunger at home. tonight with diane sawyer. >>> now to a consumer alert, google is cutting seven of its services in the next few months. they're probably products you didn't use. among those the google wave and google search timeline. they said the cutback is because of out of season spring cleaning. >>> many amer
. >> obviously, the oth every candidate -- other candidate in this race is president paul -- barack obama. >> reporter: they had turkey, ham, greens, dinner rolls. six different desserts. you name the kind of pie and they had it at the white house, a quick break away from politics so they can focus on food, family and friends. >>> meanwhile, coming up, the temperatures are dropping outside. that means more people are planning to light fires. before you do so, you may want...
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the president did obama did such on-- touch on the speech. >> the united states will do what we must to prevent iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. >> obama said time is run willing out-- running out for iran to resolve the dispute. >>> more mosquito spraying to stop the spread of west nile virus. the department of agriculture says people should stay inside during the spraying which will happen around 7:30 weather permitting. storms are expected for the area. 30 people across the state have been diagnosed with west nile. three people have died. >>> people who donate blood are tuning out more than the blood -- finding out more than their blood type. 36 people found out they have west nile while donating blood. the state has 8 deaths in oklahoma and more than 150 illnesses. blood donations facilities test for west nile among other diseases year-round. nurses say whoa wouldn't be surprised if -- say they wouldn't be surprised if more people turned up with the disease. >>> last month, kill co brought the steel mill for 72 million dollars. after rg steel sought bankruptcy production. it
the president did obama did such on-- touch on the speech. >> the united states will do what we must to prevent iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. >> obama said time is run willing out-- running out for iran to resolve the dispute. >>> more mosquito spraying to stop the spread of west nile virus. the department of agriculture says people should stay inside during the spraying which will happen around 7:30 weather permitting. storms are expected for the area. 30 people...
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meanwhile, president obama says american are heartbroken and deeply concerned about the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear prices in japan. jamie costello is live in our interactive news center. jamie. >> they are laying new power cables to keep the reactors nice and cool, but officials are running out of time. on our website, we have a special section set up in japan to spotlight, we have the videos, earthquakes, tweets, and eyewitness accounts. we want to get the latest from japan tonight. >> there is no end to the nuclear crisis at the fukushima ma power plant. according to one u.s. official, the new focus is on reactors three and four, where old spent fuel rods are in danger of over heating and releasing plumes of radioactive activity. >> it is dangerous than the meltdown, because there's more radiation in an unguarded fuel pond. >> old fuel, it actually is more dangerous than the meltdown. its radiation in an unguarded spent fuel pond, but a full scale meltdown remains a possibility. at reactor three, the 5-foot container of concrete and steel around the vessel is damaged. all u.s. citiz
meanwhile, president obama says american are heartbroken and deeply concerned about the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear prices in japan. jamie costello is live in our interactive news center. jamie. >> they are laying new power cables to keep the reactors nice and cool, but officials are running out of time. on our website, we have a special section set up in japan to spotlight, we have the videos, earthquakes, tweets, and eyewitness accounts. we want to get the latest from japan...
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obama administration said the government pays for disasters by borrowing which increases the deficits. have enough tang and salt >>> most of the roads are back open in downtown baltimore which will hopefully make the commute easier, weather permitting. racers came out for the grand prix in charm city. the drivers who they liked the race course and the city too, one driver said he hasn't seen as many people in the indy car race all season. other drivers said it was the best street race on the schedule. more than 150,000 people came out to watch the action. one says it was the most successful american race in 30 years. >>> we won't have the numbers until thursday, businesses already weighing in about whether the race was help or hurt. reaction to the race was mixed. some owners say they saw great numbers, up 20% in sales, but other shops shutdown for the weekend expecting customers, either couldn't make it or be able to get to stores because of closures. >> a lot of people stayed out of the city, regular shoppers, i had the impression most of the visitors were in the self enclosed area.
obama administration said the government pays for disasters by borrowing which increases the deficits. have enough tang and salt >>> most of the roads are back open in downtown baltimore which will hopefully make the commute easier, weather permitting. racers came out for the grand prix in charm city. the drivers who they liked the race course and the city too, one driver said he hasn't seen as many people in the indy car race all season. other drivers said it was the best street race...
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an obama spokesman says the president continues to believe that the "don't ask, don't tell" policy is divisive and should be overturned through the legislative process. it was discussed during obama's meeting with lawmakers today. >>> more on and off showers today and it was pretty mild but a major rainstorm inbound. it will bring a lot of rain to the area, maybe produce flash flooding and bring up the winds a lot tonight, too. let's look at the map. first, here is that flood watch in effect across most of the state. right through 1:00 tomorrow. then i just want to briefly bring up the wind watch counties here. you can see significant wind concerns just about statewide as well except for the lower eastern shore. have not had a ton of rain yet but you can see just about trace to a 10th of an inch, we expect the totals to soar over the next 24 hours or so. on momaryland's most powerful doppler radar, a lot of rain still out to the west now, in fact, tremendous amounts of rain as you go well west toward western part of west virginia. all of that headed toward maryland. later tonight and
an obama spokesman says the president continues to believe that the "don't ask, don't tell" policy is divisive and should be overturned through the legislative process. it was discussed during obama's meeting with lawmakers today. >>> more on and off showers today and it was pretty mild but a major rainstorm inbound. it will bring a lot of rain to the area, maybe produce flash flooding and bring up the winds a lot tonight, too. let's look at the map. first, here is that flood...
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michelle obama has a 66% favorability rating. opinions of her became more positive in january, rising to $69%. the first lady is typically more popular than her husband. jamie? >>> all new at 6:00 it may be one of the most popular books in the country, but you're not going to see anyone at the harford county library thumbing through this. why you won't see copies of 50 shades of grey. we have a new warning about a scam and how you can avoid becoming a victim. here's a look at what's coming up on world news at 6:30. >> what if we told you someone was taking money out of your 401(k), thousands of dollars a year and you don't know this. how can you protect yourself? tonight on world news. >>> facebook's stock is falling again. investigators are concerned that it has some ad problems. scott goldberg has the story. >> reporter: from so many investors, facebook has been getting the stink eye since it went public and proceeded to lose a quarter of its value but party hemler still sees it as a friend eye intend to hold on. >> reporter: h
michelle obama has a 66% favorability rating. opinions of her became more positive in january, rising to $69%. the first lady is typically more popular than her husband. jamie? >>> all new at 6:00 it may be one of the most popular books in the country, but you're not going to see anyone at the harford county library thumbing through this. why you won't see copies of 50 shades of grey. we have a new warning about a scam and how you can avoid becoming a victim. here's a look at what's...
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i think we're getting worse and worse with obama. >> too many people are without healthcare and without jobs. >> reporter: you'll find people from all walks of life with every kind of opinion. on the eve of cnn's third gop debate, seven republican candidates will try to win over the voters. >> just try no beat -- to beat down each other. >> i kind of like it that the candidates have been shaking up the field. >> reporter: we went to the hall to get a behind the scenes look of what they are up against. >> nevada has the highest unemployment level of any state in the nation and the highest foreclosure foreclosure rate. also, 9.8 -- also, illegal immigration. >> reporter: so the candidates are either here or in nearby states. tomorrow we'll take a closer look at the candidates. >> thanks for that report. >> one of the candidates, herman cain, is back pedaling today after making controversy pal comments about illegal immigration. at two rallies, he shared his plan for border protection. >> when i'm in charge of the fence we're going to have a fence, 20 feet high, barb wire on the top. it's
i think we're getting worse and worse with obama. >> too many people are without healthcare and without jobs. >> reporter: you'll find people from all walks of life with every kind of opinion. on the eve of cnn's third gop debate, seven republican candidates will try to win over the voters. >> just try no beat -- to beat down each other. >> i kind of like it that the candidates have been shaking up the field. >> reporter: we went to the hall to get a behind the...
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. >> reporter: the obama administration is pleading to get this resolved quickly. >> leave your vacations for a few hours, come back, congress. >> that doesn't seem likely. the white house and 70,000 employees want it done any way they can. jamie costello, abc2 news. >>> well, a couple got a rude awakening after early morning storms forced a tree into their ceiling. the tree cashed -- crashed through the roof of this house at the gwynn oaks landing apartment. >> we heard almost like a, like a train and, you know, like it was riding a track. we came down to the dining room and noticed that the window was blown out of the dining room. >> the couple wasn't hurt. they have insurance. they're waiting for help to clean up the damage. right now, they're using a plastic tarp to cover the hole in the ceiling, oh! >>> yeah, some of the storms packed a punch early this morning. we had winds up to 61 miles per hour. as we look at the satellite as of now, that was this morning. this afternoon, the reason we haven't seen thunderstorms severe, due to the fact that we have cloud cover out there. we didn'
. >> reporter: the obama administration is pleading to get this resolved quickly. >> leave your vacations for a few hours, come back, congress. >> that doesn't seem likely. the white house and 70,000 employees want it done any way they can. jamie costello, abc2 news. >>> well, a couple got a rude awakening after early morning storms forced a tree into their ceiling. the tree cashed -- crashed through the roof of this house at the gwynn oaks landing apartment. >>...
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comedian jimmy kimmel hosted it but president obama got some of the biggest laughs of the evening. >> anyway, it's great to be here this evening in the have the magnificent hilton ballroom or what mitt romney would call a little fixer upper. i know at this point many of you are expecting me to go after my likely opponent, newt gingrich. newt, there's still time, man. >> well, the night wasn't all about taking pot shots. the event raises money for journalism scholarships. >>> the widow of the ohio man who led dozens of exotic animals lose before killing himself are getting some of them back. they had made their way into nearby streets. the surviving animals were quarantined since october but at a hearing today the state agriculture department said they couldn't prevent marion thompson from getting the animals back. >>> it's a process that has taken years a place that brings great sorrow and pride. a look at progress of the new world trade center. >> and oscar winner's reeve real life -- real life tragedy playing out in court. >>> parents make decisions about how to raise their children
comedian jimmy kimmel hosted it but president obama got some of the biggest laughs of the evening. >> anyway, it's great to be here this evening in the have the magnificent hilton ballroom or what mitt romney would call a little fixer upper. i know at this point many of you are expecting me to go after my likely opponent, newt gingrich. newt, there's still time, man. >> well, the night wasn't all about taking pot shots. the event raises money for journalism scholarships....
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some of the other hot button issues, 54% said you are voting for barack obama, 51% said they would vote for same-sex marriage, only 41% said you would vote to expand gambling. remember that electricity's coming up -- election day is coming up november 5th. >>> will he make it to the playoffs? jamie costello joins us now. i guess it depends on how the other teams play. >> that's right. the orioles have got to win, friday, sad, and sunday -- saturday and sunday against the boston red sox. and really the los angeles angels followed by the tampa bay rays. if they lose and the oralioles continue -- it was just a great game. bottom of the first, dave mccloud leads off with a home run. we had an onslaught of home runs tonight. chris davis had two. many muchatfo had two. they have hit 215 on the year. it was a great win. 12-2. orioles had to keep on winning. hopefully the yankees will stop smelling orange in the water. just keep winning and we'll be there. back to you, kelly. >> jamie is sweating out there. let's step out and take a look. clouds are in place and it's muggy and feels like summer
some of the other hot button issues, 54% said you are voting for barack obama, 51% said they would vote for same-sex marriage, only 41% said you would vote to expand gambling. remember that electricity's coming up -- election day is coming up november 5th. >>> will he make it to the playoffs? jamie costello joins us now. i guess it depends on how the other teams play. >> that's right. the orioles have got to win, friday, sad, and sunday -- saturday and sunday against the boston...
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president obama highlighted a possible benefit of the news president says he hopes that the downgrade will give congress a push to get down to business and put partisanship aside and find real solutions for the debt problem. retailers are hoping that back to school shopping will get a boost from maryland's tax free shopping holiday. the tax free vacation starts august 14th and we'll get a saving of 6%, equal to the normal state's sales tax. it's good for individual's wallets, the state will be losing $15 million in tax revenue for the week. >>> a new study shows that school lunches from home not stored at the right temperature aren't safe to amendment researcher -- safe to eat. researchers tested children's lunchboxes. 90% of the lunches were in thermal danger zone. freeze beverages like water and milk, that will act as an additional ice pack to keep things colder. >>> cheese and mayonnaise, both bad. >>> we could have a few showers in maryland. the better chance of tomorrows will be around tomorrow evening. we'll talk about temperatures you should like, coming up. >>> well, they're a
president obama highlighted a possible benefit of the news president says he hopes that the downgrade will give congress a push to get down to business and put partisanship aside and find real solutions for the debt problem. retailers are hoping that back to school shopping will get a boost from maryland's tax free shopping holiday. the tax free vacation starts august 14th and we'll get a saving of 6%, equal to the normal state's sales tax. it's good for individual's wallets, the state will be...
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. >>> president obama pressed democrats to keep moving forward despite months and months of grappling. the president said that should not kill attempts to reform the system as a whole. >> reporter: it's the washington version of being sent to the principal's office. today, president obama called senate democrats to the white house to make a last-ditch push for health care reform. >> we're on pt precipice of an achievement that's eluded congresses and presidents for generations. >> reporter: they want to satisfy moderates and get the 60 votes needed to push the bill through. last night, democratic leaders suggested they may be will to be sacrifice the government-run portion and throw out another portion. >> what's beginning to emerge is really a historic achieve meant. >> reporter: 53% of americans disapprove of the president's handling of health care and 51% of those surveyed now oppose the reform package in congress. >> the american people are literally almost telling us on a daily basis, please don't pass this bill. >> reporter: the current proposal could cost close to $1 trillion o
. >>> president obama pressed democrats to keep moving forward despite months and months of grappling. the president said that should not kill attempts to reform the system as a whole. >> reporter: it's the washington version of being sent to the principal's office. today, president obama called senate democrats to the white house to make a last-ditch push for health care reform. >> we're on pt precipice of an achievement that's eluded congresses and presidents for...
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they are asking recommendations from president obama's fatherhood task force. >>> the baltimore city police officer stabbed outside of a baltimore city strip club is out of the hospital it happened this morning in edge mere after the club close. the officer was leaving the strip club when he was attacked. the officer managed to get off a shot on his attacker. >>> the man shot by maryland state troopers after throwing rocks at cars in cecil county is facing assault charges. the 50-year-old tossed large rocks at drivers along route 40 on tuesday. one driver said he pulled out a gun. when state police got to the scene troopers say paterson threw rocks at them, too. when he refused to show his hands and lunged at him that trooper opened fire. >>> court documents in the alleged sexual assault against the student at the maryland school for the deaf has been released. he says he was held down by other students who sexually assaulted him with items. four students have been charged. >>> showers continue to make sheer way through the maryland area. temperature wise across the region and the br
they are asking recommendations from president obama's fatherhood task force. >>> the baltimore city police officer stabbed outside of a baltimore city strip club is out of the hospital it happened this morning in edge mere after the club close. the officer was leaving the strip club when he was attacked. the officer managed to get off a shot on his attacker. >>> the man shot by maryland state troopers after throwing rocks at cars in cecil county is facing assault charges. the...
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president obama today warned executives not to return to the reckless behavior that nearly caused the second great depression. he also said wall street 1450 -- should not count on any more government bailouts. >>> the baltimore ravens beat the kansas city chiefs 38-24 yesterday. joe flacco amazing, 26-43 for 307 yards and three touchdowns. willis mcgahee scored from the 1-yard-line with 31 seconds remaining to clinch the win. >>> the iraqi tv reporter who threw a shoe at president george w. bush was supposed to be a free man tonight but his release was postponed until tomorrow. his brothers say there's been a delay in processing his paperwork. they plan to stage a sit-in outside the iraqi army base where he is being held until his release. >>> new developments tonight in the murder of a yale student. 24-year-old annie le's body was found yesterday on what was supposed to be her wedding day. she was stuffed into a wall in her lab building, tonight police are talking to a suspect. abc's aaron kuntursky has the latest. >> reporter: it seems increasingly clear annie le was not the victim
president obama today warned executives not to return to the reckless behavior that nearly caused the second great depression. he also said wall street 1450 -- should not count on any more government bailouts. >>> the baltimore ravens beat the kansas city chiefs 38-24 yesterday. joe flacco amazing, 26-43 for 307 yards and three touchdowns. willis mcgahee scored from the 1-yard-line with 31 seconds remaining to clinch the win. >>> the iraqi tv reporter who threw a shoe at...
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they are expecting a video message from president barack obama. today is the 200th anniversary of the war of 1812. the united states declared war on great britain, today's event is about peace and allies. to governor martin o'malley will be here. today's theme is from enemys to allies. this morning, i have bill joining me live with the maryland war of 1812 bicentennial commission. thank you thank you few being here. i know the festivities wrap up tomorrow. this is actually the beginning of the bicentennial. >> absolutely. this isn't about the start of the war but the wonderful bicentennial period. we are here to celebrate the peace as you said, two centuries of peace. despite the name, war of 1812s it was a 32-month war. the battle of baltimore, writing of the star spangled banner. we will have activities culminating in the star spangled spectacular. >> reporter: let's talk about the commemorative coin. >> the war of 1812 commission created by o'malley was fortunate. working with our congressional delegations of congress, past legislation, providi
they are expecting a video message from president barack obama. today is the 200th anniversary of the war of 1812. the united states declared war on great britain, today's event is about peace and allies. to governor martin o'malley will be here. today's theme is from enemys to allies. this morning, i have bill joining me live with the maryland war of 1812 bicentennial commission. thank you thank you few being here. i know the festivities wrap up tomorrow. this is actually the beginning of the...
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his attack on mitt romney, but the former massachusetts governor is shifting his focus to president obama. >>> after more than two decades in the air, a flight attendant thought she had seen everything. but a surprise delivery 30,000 neat above africa changed her mind. >> reporter: in 29 years of service, she's seen a great day. >> we have pregnant people on the plane all the time. >> reporter: in late march nothing seemed up usual. a scheduled 12-hour flight, a lady report lad lady is scream -- reported a lady screaming. >> she's going to have a baby. >> i need a flashlight, lubricant, gloves. >> reporter: they also brought a pair of scissors sterilized in a cup of vodka. she asked if a doctor was onboard. >> let's get ready. >> reporter: there happened to be an obgyn who stepped up and took over. there's more. first, the baby pictures, so you know everything turned out well and it did. before this little guy entered the world, susan carnes helped comfort the mother. >> she was strong and brai. she was incredible. she's in a public place. i realized as i looked over the seats that everyo
his attack on mitt romney, but the former massachusetts governor is shifting his focus to president obama. >>> after more than two decades in the air, a flight attendant thought she had seen everything. but a surprise delivery 30,000 neat above africa changed her mind. >> reporter: in 29 years of service, she's seen a great day. >> we have pregnant people on the plane all the time. >> reporter: in late march nothing seemed up usual. a scheduled 12-hour flight, a lady...
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. >> first mome talks life on -- michelle obama talks life on the trail. plus we fly high with one ground-breaking fighter pilot. that's right after you. >> abc2news works for you with special coverage with the maryland race for the cure. don't miss this special live sunday october 21st at 7 a.m. . part of our commit to fighting breast cancer. david smallwood: maryland money needs to stay in maryland. it's just that simple, i mean, it's a no brainer. anncr: every year marylanders spend five hundred and fifty... million at casinos in west virginia, delaware... and pennsylvania. one west virginia paper calls it a "cash cow" for them. but its cost maryland over one billion dollars. money that could have created good jobs and... better schools for us. question seven keeps maryland money in maryland. david smallwood: question seven, i think it will be a... good thing for the state of maryland. >>> all right. the orioles lose this one. a tough one, time score 3-2. the first time they have lost in 16 straight games. let's show the highlights. we came up to do the
. >> first mome talks life on -- michelle obama talks life on the trail. plus we fly high with one ground-breaking fighter pilot. that's right after you. >> abc2news works for you with special coverage with the maryland race for the cure. don't miss this special live sunday october 21st at 7 a.m. . part of our commit to fighting breast cancer. david smallwood: maryland money needs to stay in maryland. it's just that simple, i mean, it's a no brainer. anncr: every year marylanders...
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. >>> the balance of privacy and national security, president barack obama addressed that saying he stands behinds the nsa's program but the jeans agency needs to be more transparties, but it didn't end there. >> reporter: right out of the gate, president obama announced a series of reforms. >> we can and must be more transparent. >> reporter: that include as civil liberties office, a high level commission to review the intelligence program and coordination with congress to review the program that collects telephone records. >> it's in the enough for me has president to have confidence in these programs. the american people need to have confidence in them as well. >> reporter: the president insisted the changes who have taken place even if edward snowden had not leaked the details of the secret programs. >> it would have been less exciting. i think we would have got on it the same place. >> reporter: but it vindicates him. >> i don't think snowden is a president. >> reporter: if snowden thinks he's innocent, he should return to the u.s. there were other avenues available for those whose co
. >>> the balance of privacy and national security, president barack obama addressed that saying he stands behinds the nsa's program but the jeans agency needs to be more transparties, but it didn't end there. >> reporter: right out of the gate, president obama announced a series of reforms. >> we can and must be more transparent. >> reporter: that include as civil liberties office, a high level commission to review the intelligence program and coordination with...
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i think obama can win the presidency without florida. i don't think the republicans can win the presidency without florida. >> reporter: the last polls here close at 8:00 eastern. >> so that has a major impact on the race. can you tell us a little bit about that? >> reporter: a major impact. we're talking about 632,000 early votes and absentee ballots. that's or than the numb where of -- number of votes coming out of is being -- out of south carolina. this might work to mitt romney's favor. 51% are going for romy. 29% going for gingrich. there's that huge advantage. you also have to remember that mitt romney has been outspending the other candidates in terms of television and advertising. >> thanks for that live report from tampa. we'll have the ratest -- latest tonight at 11:00. >>> newt gingrich's campaign has been gang support, but frank sullivan from the band survivor has file lad lawsuit saying gingrich has been using his song without permission at events for the past three years. sullivan is seeking an injunction plus damages. >>>
i think obama can win the presidency without florida. i don't think the republicans can win the presidency without florida. >> reporter: the last polls here close at 8:00 eastern. >> so that has a major impact on the race. can you tell us a little bit about that? >> reporter: a major impact. we're talking about 632,000 early votes and absentee ballots. that's or than the numb where of -- number of votes coming out of is being -- out of south carolina. this might work to mitt...
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want a new poll shows obama's approval rating among women has shot up 10% since december. it asked how he is handling the economy and unemployment. >>> a dorm room intruder at the university of maryland has officials concerned. >>> most women who become pregnant know not to drink alcohol. i'm jamie costello. those stories and more coming up at six. here's a preview of what's coming up at 6:30. >>> from our newsroom in new york, the big vote in michigan on world fumes-- news tonight, the showdown. and statins and memory loss and what fainting could say about your heart. >>> lots of green on the board. the dow jones ended above 13,000 for the first time since may of 2008. the dow rose 23 points to close at 13,005. and the s&p 500 rose five points to close at 1372. >>> the anger with some of the country's biggest banks translated into a loss. 10 pect of people looking for a new bank last year left the largest banks and moved to smaller banks or credit unions. about a third said it was becaus of excessive fees. some say it was poor customer service. >>> they may be leaving the
want a new poll shows obama's approval rating among women has shot up 10% since december. it asked how he is handling the economy and unemployment. >>> a dorm room intruder at the university of maryland has officials concerned. >>> most women who become pregnant know not to drink alcohol. i'm jamie costello. those stories and more coming up at six. here's a preview of what's coming up at 6:30. >>> from our newsroom in new york, the big vote in michigan on world...
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visit to the state to inspect the damaging caused by the worst flooding they seen in 200 years, barack obama called rhode island governor during the trip yesterday saying the state has his full support for aide. . >>> police officers in trouble for using accessive force coming up behalf >>> two teenagers rushed to rescue a man as his car sinks in a flooded road. >>> the cars will be slowing down to check out this protest. they say it's for a good cause. we will tell you why are doing the latest protest in baltimore. >>> good thing we got warm temperatures expected this afternoon. going for a high of 77 degrees. the 80s we had on the board, pulled back a little bit because of tin influence of the wind off the chesapeake. 77. aiming for the mid to upper 70s. we may get to 80 by early next week. stick around we got an hour of good morning maryland coming up. we'll be right back. ♪ why choose between delicious or 100 calories? with yoplait delights... ...now you can finally have both. it's the perfect parfait... ...with two indulgently rich layers... ...of chocolate... ...and raspberry yogurt.
visit to the state to inspect the damaging caused by the worst flooding they seen in 200 years, barack obama called rhode island governor during the trip yesterday saying the state has his full support for aide. . >>> police officers in trouble for using accessive force coming up behalf >>> two teenagers rushed to rescue a man as his car sinks in a flooded road. >>> the cars will be slowing down to check out this protest. they say it's for a good cause. we will tell...
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and president obama's pledge to rebuild the structure. state officials say the quick mandates make it hard to take on extensive bridge repairs that involve years of planning. so that's been less than 1 thrs of the 150,000 troubled bridges are getting attention. >>> now to a story you'll only see on abc 2 news. our overnight photographer pete on the street o'neil is on the scene ever a shooting. a man in his 40s now fighting for his life after being shot in the head. this happened just before 1:00 in the 400 block of east main avenue. >>> a harford county gym teacher already accused of soliciting sex from a teacher facing more charges. jonathan dick coaches high school lacrosse. he is accused of various offenses that stem from a complaint from a 14-year-old boy made back in march. >>> baltimore mayor dixon could be in the fight for her political future. with the new indictments handed up, the mayor's trial probably won't start before next election cycle. the mayor is accused of accepting gifts from her former boyfriend city developer ron l
and president obama's pledge to rebuild the structure. state officials say the quick mandates make it hard to take on extensive bridge repairs that involve years of planning. so that's been less than 1 thrs of the 150,000 troubled bridges are getting attention. >>> now to a story you'll only see on abc 2 news. our overnight photographer pete on the street o'neil is on the scene ever a shooting. a man in his 40s now fighting for his life after being shot in the head. this happened just...
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. >> president obama has failed to address immigration reform. >> reporter: mitt romney was treading very carefully today on the heels of the president's new policy that would stop the deportation of many children of illegal immigrants, romney responded with his most detailed criticism. >> for two years this president had huge majorities in the house and senate. he did nothing to advance a permanent fix for our brokered immigration system, nothing. >> reporter: he has a long way to go. 66% favor president obama compared to 24% to romney. so with a lot on the line, romney offered insight into how he would handle the president's policy change. >> i would put in place my own long-term solution that would super seed the president's temporary measure. >> reporter: it could include a path to legal residency for those who serve in the military. he argued that comprehensive immigration reform would help boost. it tomorrow is the president's turn and he will be speaking with that same group in florida. >> jamie costello? >> coming up at 6:00, when it's as hot as this was today, it's easy to u
. >> president obama has failed to address immigration reform. >> reporter: mitt romney was treading very carefully today on the heels of the president's new policy that would stop the deportation of many children of illegal immigrants, romney responded with his most detailed criticism. >> for two years this president had huge majorities in the house and senate. he did nothing to advance a permanent fix for our brokered immigration system, nothing. >> reporter: he has a...
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the obama campaign is unleashing a new angle to a very familiar lay tack. tory dunnan joins us now washington. looks like bain capital again, but what's the focus this time around? >> reporter: this time the obama campaign is focusing on mitt romney's pattern of outsourcing jobs. the ad goes after mitt romney's time at bain company and that they outsourced to india and china. >> the "washington post" has just revealed that romney's company was a pioneer in outsourcing jobs overseas. >> reporter: the "washington post" article came out and romney's campaign dismissed it as fundamentally flawed. that ad is set to layer in three key battleground states. one already iowa. two others will be airing in virginia and ohio as well. >> let's talk about the supreme court ruling on healthcare. that's expected to come out on thursday. what did romney have to say? did he weigh in? >> reporter: this decision is looming over all of us. now we're getting more insight into how ram prowl might react regardless of what the supreme court ruling is. here's what he had to say. >>
the obama campaign is unleashing a new angle to a very familiar lay tack. tory dunnan joins us now washington. looks like bain capital again, but what's the focus this time around? >> reporter: this time the obama campaign is focusing on mitt romney's pattern of outsourcing jobs. the ad goes after mitt romney's time at bain company and that they outsourced to india and china. >> the "washington post" has just revealed that romney's company was a pioneer in outsourcing jobs...
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karen travers was on hand. >> reporter: on a perfect crisp winter day president obama signaled a new she son in america. >> my fellow americans, we are made for this moment. we will see that -- seize it so long as we seize it together. >> reporter: president obama outlined a vision for his second term and kept returning to some key themes. >> we, the people -- our journey, our time. >> reporter: this was a call to action. president obama lake -- making this clear that he lookings at the next four years to seize a moment together with the american people. while he said that must be done as one nation, one people, the agenda he outlined is clearly aimed at prog -- progressives. >> they do not make us a nation of takers. >> reporter: and in an inaugural address first, a nod to gay rights. >> our journey is not complete until our gay brothers and sisters are treated like anyone else under the law. >> reporter: officials estimated 800,000 people packed the mall, not quite the magnitude of tween but for many the moment was powerfully significant and poignant. there was still some megawatt
karen travers was on hand. >> reporter: on a perfect crisp winter day president obama signaled a new she son in america. >> my fellow americans, we are made for this moment. we will see that -- seize it so long as we seize it together. >> reporter: president obama outlined a vision for his second term and kept returning to some key themes. >> we, the people -- our journey, our time. >> reporter: this was a call to action. president obama lake -- making this clear...
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now the bill heads to president obama for his signature. law enforcements may be -- lawmakers may be patting themselves on the back but is the legislation enough to ease the concerns on wall street and prevent a downgrade to the nation's credit rating. >> reporter: the senate approved an increase to the debt ceiling. >> the motion to concur to senate bill 36345 is agreed to. >> reporter: the legislation now heads to president obama for his signature. >> it's important ensuring as a nation we live within hour means. >> reporter: the senate vote follows passage in the house where the biggest moment turned out to be who was voting. a surprise appearance by congresswoman gabrielle giffords. back on the house floor for the first time since she was shot and critically wounded in january. i had to be there, she said. i couldn't take the chance that my ab spleens would crash our economy. it raises the debt ceiling by $2.4 trillion. it also cuts $1.2 trillion in spending over 10 years. the government may have averted catastrophic default, but is tha
now the bill heads to president obama for his signature. law enforcements may be -- lawmakers may be patting themselves on the back but is the legislation enough to ease the concerns on wall street and prevent a downgrade to the nation's credit rating. >> reporter: the senate approved an increase to the debt ceiling. >> the motion to concur to senate bill 36345 is agreed to. >> reporter: the legislation now heads to president obama for his signature. >> it's important...
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obama in the lead at 49%. romney at 46%. when it comes to who would better handle the economy, it's a tie. both candidates are at 47%. here's where it gets more difficult for the president. 33% of voters -- 30% of voters say they are worst off than in 2009. only 16% say they're better off. with the economy really being the big issue in the general election, at least for now it seems like the president has his work cut out for him. >> the white house really as focused on mitt romney's time at bain capital. they continued that. what's new with that? >> reporter: today the vice-president and a super pac supporting the president are going after mitt romney. here's a taste of what they're putting out there on the campaign trail. >> folks, making money for investors, which romney did very well is not the president's job. >> over his years at bain capital. >> reporter: so, kelly that ad goes on and goes through the rivals criticizing his record at bain capital. seems like they've all found the message. they're rallying around it. d
obama in the lead at 49%. romney at 46%. when it comes to who would better handle the economy, it's a tie. both candidates are at 47%. here's where it gets more difficult for the president. 33% of voters -- 30% of voters say they are worst off than in 2009. only 16% say they're better off. with the economy really being the big issue in the general election, at least for now it seems like the president has his work cut out for him. >> the white house really as focused on mitt romney's time...
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first lady, michelle obama was inspired by chicago. meeting with ireland's prime minister today. and the st. patrick's day celebration started early this morning in canton. people are already enjoying themselves with lots of drinks. you can expect that to continue throughout the evening as many places will be filled up tonight. >>> and check out these cute st. patrick's day photos. stephanie and patrick sent us this picture of their dogs. very, very cute. >>> now here's important information, if you need a cab while you are out drinking, the tipsy taxi service is in baltimore city. offer free rides home for people who are out drinking in baltimore city at a bar or restaurant from 4:00 until 4:00 tomorrow morning. wow. you can get a free cab ride home, up to the cost of a $50 cab ride. the number to call for that free ride, 877-963-8294. >>> and tonight, st. patrick's day celebration is going to mean more than just the guiness headache. if you have to drive in canton, you have to get through a headache of traffic, too. it's blocked off through 7:00 a.m. saturday morning. that is a
first lady, michelle obama was inspired by chicago. meeting with ireland's prime minister today. and the st. patrick's day celebration started early this morning in canton. people are already enjoying themselves with lots of drinks. you can expect that to continue throughout the evening as many places will be filled up tonight. >>> and check out these cute st. patrick's day photos. stephanie and patrick sent us this picture of their dogs. very, very cute. >>> now here's...
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most people say romney does. 50% say president obama does. just 45% believe rick perry has those traits. a campaign that is looking to appear presidential and likable has to get those numbers up. >>> whoever ends up with the republican nomination may be hoping a new bill proposed in pennsylvania becomes law. he sponsored the bill which would mean the state's 20 electoral votes would not automatically go to the one who won. it would be split. in a 2008 election that would have meant that john mccain would have gotten electoral votes along with obama. >> just an attempt to rig the system. in this case it's the republicans in pennsylvania. >> now if it passes, the bill wouldn't be the only change to the system. five other states are also trying to require voters to show state-issued i.d.'s. just have to wait and she what will happen with the proposals coming up next fall soil in' jamie costello. new video to show you about the washington monument. >>> and a new scam could be targeting your children. why you have to keep some of their information
most people say romney does. 50% say president obama does. just 45% believe rick perry has those traits. a campaign that is looking to appear presidential and likable has to get those numbers up. >>> whoever ends up with the republican nomination may be hoping a new bill proposed in pennsylvania becomes law. he sponsored the bill which would mean the state's 20 electoral votes would not automatically go to the one who won. it would be split. in a 2008 election that would have meant...
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. >>> president obama has a new idea to help create jobs. the white house is partnering up with u.s. business including wells fargo, bank of america and at&t. they will provide paid jobs and internships. >>> credit card rates now at a record high. a new report shows rates are now averaging more than 15% and card holders with bad credit pay an average of 25%. a survey shows late payment penalties are becoming more and more expensive. many card issuers are boosting rates. >>> according to netflix, 20 million subscribers watch tv shows and movies on devices with high speed internet in the final three months of the year. it helped boost the stock 11% to close at a little more than $80 but far below the high last july. the decline followed a customer revolt after netflix decided to raise its rates. >>> coming up, we'll continue to get updates from the scene of an apartment fire in glen burnie where one person had to be rescued. >>> lucky. four people set the example of what we should do to protect ourselves from carbon monoxide poisoning. >> it's
. >>> president obama has a new idea to help create jobs. the white house is partnering up with u.s. business including wells fargo, bank of america and at&t. they will provide paid jobs and internships. >>> credit card rates now at a record high. a new report shows rates are now averaging more than 15% and card holders with bad credit pay an average of 25%. a survey shows late payment penalties are becoming more and more expensive. many card issuers are boosting rates....
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president obama was traveling to ohio for a campaign event in the battle ground state. >>> as part of the occupy movement and it led to a lawsuit. >> university police say they were doing their jobs but students have a much different story. they've now greed on a settlement. >> stay with us, we'll show you. blanco >>> you're watching the station that works for you. now, good morning, maryland. >>> the english language, in the carroll county, one leader says today he's going to take the steps to protect it. >>> if you've been looking into it, you know college is expensive and a lot of students have to take out loans. and more students than ever are getting loans. >>> it is fall, right. this video kind of by passed summer and went into a winter wonder land. in the month of september, it is september. the 27th to be exact. i'm charley crowson. >> and i'm megan pringle and you've been deal being a lot of rain on the roads. >> we have accidents everywhere, 95, 83. i'll have more on the delays. >> i'm sorry. >> can you make it stop. >> it will stop; right. >> exactly, it has stopped so that
president obama was traveling to ohio for a campaign event in the battle ground state. >>> as part of the occupy movement and it led to a lawsuit. >> university police say they were doing their jobs but students have a much different story. they've now greed on a settlement. >> stay with us, we'll show you. blanco >>> you're watching the station that works for you. now, good morning, maryland. >>> the english language, in the carroll county, one leader...
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democrat martha coakley against republican scott brown but there's more at stake as evidenced by barack obama's sunday's stumping in massachusetts on his wife's birthday. >> if you were fired up in the last election i need you more fired up in this election. >> reporter: some believe this is one of the first tests for a democratic candidate to catch the momentum of the president's coattails. in what is beginning to look like a tough mid-year election cycle. with his own re-election bid ahead of him maryland's democratic governor appears to be downplaying its significance. >> every election is important. particularly important for the people of massachusetts. >> reporter: but congressman john sarbanes recognizes if the democrats lose that seat it could also allow the republicans to stall the senate in its bid to deliver the president's health care plan. >> obviously it's key because if that is 60th vote -- i don't think it's the end of the story one way or the other. we're going to push through and get this. >> reporter: the gop challenger in massachusetts, brown, has pledged, if he's elected to
democrat martha coakley against republican scott brown but there's more at stake as evidenced by barack obama's sunday's stumping in massachusetts on his wife's birthday. >> if you were fired up in the last election i need you more fired up in this election. >> reporter: some believe this is one of the first tests for a democratic candidate to catch the momentum of the president's coattails. in what is beginning to look like a tough mid-year election cycle. with his own re-election...
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according to the obama administration nearly 6,000 deaths and 500,000 injuries last year were blamed on driver distraction. evidence of how dangerous it is to use a mobile device behind the wheel. >> we have a hard time convincing our loved ones to change their behavior? how are we going to make a broad change in the rest of our society? >> reporter: transportation officials and experts have descended on washington for a two-day distracted driving summit. some expect a renewed much by d.o.t. secretary ray lahood to ban texting while driving. 38 states have already taken some steps in that direction. >> this kind of behavior is irresponsible. and the consequences are devastating. >> reporter: and while millions of americans share that disgust - >> you're chit chatting anyway, 99% of them. you see them laughing and everything. >> reporter: there seem to be just as many drivers who are unapologetic about using a cell phone behind the wheel. zipping along at 50, 60, 70 miles per hour. >> i do it. i do. i'm really good at it. >> reporter: studies show that anyone who texts and drives is 2
according to the obama administration nearly 6,000 deaths and 500,000 injuries last year were blamed on driver distraction. evidence of how dangerous it is to use a mobile device behind the wheel. >> we have a hard time convincing our loved ones to change their behavior? how are we going to make a broad change in the rest of our society? >> reporter: transportation officials and experts have descended on washington for a two-day distracted driving summit. some expect a renewed much...
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. >>> tonight president obama's state of the union address will focus on americans' top concern, the economy. abc2 news jamie costello joins us now with what we can expect from the president's speech tonight. >> reporter: it will be a good one. we'll see democrats and republicans sitting together for the state of the union address but the row on one aisle for you may end there. the president's theme is how we win the future. the president is going to outline five key areas he calls pillars. they are innovation, education, infrastructure, tackling the national debt and government reform. the white house called this a robust agenda. a message that both democrats and republicans can support. >> we want to invest in innovation. we want to invest in education. we want to invest in infrastructure. >> reporter: continuing the tradition under ronald reagan the white house invited special guests to sit with the first lady, that includes daniel hernandez, the intern that is credited with saving representative gabrielle giffords' life in tucson. abc news also learned that tonight the president
. >>> tonight president obama's state of the union address will focus on americans' top concern, the economy. abc2 news jamie costello joins us now with what we can expect from the president's speech tonight. >> reporter: it will be a good one. we'll see democrats and republicans sitting together for the state of the union address but the row on one aisle for you may end there. the president's theme is how we win the future. the president is going to outline five key areas he...
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. >>> president obama took his health care reform plan on the road today. the president visiting the university of maryland college park campus for a campaign-style rally. the president called health care reform a defining struggle of this generation. he said the fight will be difficult but that an unprecedented coalition of hospitals, doctors, nurses and drugmakers support the effort. >>> as congress debates health care reform one group that wants to see change, some two million amputees. their argument, arms and legs are not a luxury. as the debate rages in washington 20-year-old jordan thomas is fighting for the cause which is close to his heart because he is a bilateral amputee. thomas lost his legs in a boating accident when he was just 16 years old. during his recovery he met children whose parents couldn't afford expensive prosthetics. >> my legs are $24,000. a lot of companies will put caps, $5,000 cap, for example and then you have to pay the rest. just raising awareness. that's the thing about the whole amputee deal. it's an ethical deal. yeah. >>
. >>> president obama took his health care reform plan on the road today. the president visiting the university of maryland college park campus for a campaign-style rally. the president called health care reform a defining struggle of this generation. he said the fight will be difficult but that an unprecedented coalition of hospitals, doctors, nurses and drugmakers support the effort. >>> as congress debates health care reform one group that wants to see change, some two...
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obama asked business leaders to call off what he calls his battalions of antireform lobbyists and join the government in its efforts to prevent future financial calamities. >>> on the weather front today, had a fantastic start to the day and still not bad out there this afternoon but we are picking up a couple of showers here on maryland's most powerful radar. you can see those showers peppering the state right now but not particularly widespread and heavy. i think the weather will be decent most of the rest of the evening today. high temperatures today, 72 degrees. 75 out in frederick this afternoon. we will throw in the chance for some scattered showers but again they are going to be widely scattered and if one does come through, it will quickly exit your area. warm and breezy conditions into the night. we will talk about the rest of the weekend here, some nice warm temperatures, but, man, a lot of rain toward the end. weekend. we will have it all coming up. >>> microsoft co-founder bill gates has given away billions of dollars through his foundation. today he announced a new initiat
obama asked business leaders to call off what he calls his battalions of antireform lobbyists and join the government in its efforts to prevent future financial calamities. >>> on the weather front today, had a fantastic start to the day and still not bad out there this afternoon but we are picking up a couple of showers here on maryland's most powerful radar. you can see those showers peppering the state right now but not particularly widespread and heavy. i think the weather will be...
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. >> romney is already doing battle with president obama. >>> today marks a somber day in our nation's history. on april 4th, 1968, the reverend martin luther king, jr. was assassinated gunned down on a balcony in memphis, tennessee. memphis will renate one-mile stretch of road martin luther king avenue. a candlelight vigil is planned tonight at 6:30 at the king memorial in d.c. >>> for many people living with the deadly disease, drug cost mean the difference between life and death. coming up how local lawmakers are tackling the problem of drug shortages. >>> facebook can tell us who's dating who and now who has an std. how the social network site can predict and prevent std's. >>> plus, baby onboard, meet delta's newest stow away. how a flight attendant helped deliver a baby at 33,000 feet. >>> imagine having a potentially deadly disease and not being able to get the drugs you need to save your life. lawmakers are doing all they can to fix it. joce sterman is here with details. >> reporter: in demand drugs for some deadly diseases are changing hands but not in the way they should. tha
. >> romney is already doing battle with president obama. >>> today marks a somber day in our nation's history. on april 4th, 1968, the reverend martin luther king, jr. was assassinated gunned down on a balcony in memphis, tennessee. memphis will renate one-mile stretch of road martin luther king avenue. a candlelight vigil is planned tonight at 6:30 at the king memorial in d.c. >>> for many people living with the deadly disease, drug cost mean the difference between...
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. >>> president obama make as surprise visit to afghanistan on the one-year anniversary of osama bin laden's death. mean while airport security has been stepped up over fear that al qaeda may launch an attack. law enforcement is on alert. the latest concern involves explosives with no metal arts that would be surgly implanted in the stomach area making it difficult to detect. so president obama's counter-terrorism advisers said within al qaeda morale is so low that many fighters are giving up. >> bin laden knew it at the time of his death. he confessed to disaster after disaster and even urged his lead ares to flee the tribal regions and go away from aircraft and bombardments. >>> mitt romney said the president should get credit for the raid's success but still downplay ed the difficulty of the decision. the obama administration said romney wouldn't have made the decision to kill osama bin laden. >>> the city plans to decrease property taxes to attract more people. >> it decreases the property tax rate by 20% that could mean $400 by the year 2020. many say it's a start. >> susan chos
. >>> president obama make as surprise visit to afghanistan on the one-year anniversary of osama bin laden's death. mean while airport security has been stepped up over fear that al qaeda may launch an attack. law enforcement is on alert. the latest concern involves explosives with no metal arts that would be surgly implanted in the stomach area making it difficult to detect. so president obama's counter-terrorism advisers said within al qaeda morale is so low that many fighters are...
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obama wanted to discuss extending the bush tax cuts for the middle class and ratifying the start arms control treaty with russia. the republicans want to discuss extending the bush tax cuts for everyone including the wealthy and spending cuts, but they agreed to work together. >>> two women are breaking through the glass ceiling in a huge way. the two will become the first women to ever hold seats on the baltimore county council at the same time. coming up new at 5:30, we'll introduals you to history makers. and hundreds of girls, young ladies will lace up their shoes to run a 5k. how girls on the run is more than just training girls to be active in life. baltimore county celebrates the new west towson elementary school. coming up, we'll take you there. >>> this sunday hundreds of girls as young as 8 will run a 5k race in anne arundel county. they trained for several weeks. the program called girls on the run. our own cheryl conner volunteers with the group and is an assistant coach. tonight she takes us to the track where the girls are learning life skills each step of the way. >> pl
obama wanted to discuss extending the bush tax cuts for the middle class and ratifying the start arms control treaty with russia. the republicans want to discuss extending the bush tax cuts for everyone including the wealthy and spending cuts, but they agreed to work together. >>> two women are breaking through the glass ceiling in a huge way. the two will become the first women to ever hold seats on the baltimore county council at the same time. coming up new at 5:30, we'll introduals...
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. >>> also this morning, president barack obama actually did bounce the first pitch last night but the ceremonial pitch at the all-star game barely reached the plate. st. louis cardinals star albert pujols helped him out to scoop the toss. last night the president met or adam jones, joe madden, derek jeter and ryan howard before the game in the locker room. the american league took the victory 4-3. >>> as for the game played in two hours and 31 minutes, it came down to the catch from tampa bay's carl crawford. in the eighth after a triple from curtis granderson it turned out that our adam jones sends the fly to the right. for the winning run. and again, american league wins 4-3 >>> turns out in maryland you can dive further into debt, even after your dead. huh? anyone who rents a home should be aware of this. as investigator joce sterman reports a rental contract lives on in maryland even when you don't. >> reporter: at 94 years old erna ann still had the vibrant smile of a teen and was nearly as active. >> she organized social events, card groups. she went to the pool daily. >> report
. >>> also this morning, president barack obama actually did bounce the first pitch last night but the ceremonial pitch at the all-star game barely reached the plate. st. louis cardinals star albert pujols helped him out to scoop the toss. last night the president met or adam jones, joe madden, derek jeter and ryan howard before the game in the locker room. the american league took the victory 4-3. >>> as for the game played in two hours and 31 minutes, it came down to the...
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. >>> president obama will be at the united states military academy where he will tell the nation and world about his plans to wrap up military plans in afghanistan. tonight he will announce that 30,000 new u.s. troops will head to afghanistan with a more focused mission and an exit plan that relies on training more afghan forces. >> he will announce a strategy that will accelerate what we're doing in that region of the world and help us get out of afghanistan. >> reporter: dick cheney says they need to have talk about how soon we get out instead of how we win. he also accused the president of taking too long to make his decision. again, the president will lay out his plan tonight at 8:00. you can watch it right here on abc 2. >>> now for a look at tonight's top stories. a havre de grace man died during this morning's rush hour after his pickup hit a tractor- trailer and overturned. he was driving southbound when he realized he missed the new beltway exit ramp. he swerved across several lanes of traffic in an attempt to reach the ramp and hit the driver's side of the tractor- trailer.
. >>> president obama will be at the united states military academy where he will tell the nation and world about his plans to wrap up military plans in afghanistan. tonight he will announce that 30,000 new u.s. troops will head to afghanistan with a more focused mission and an exit plan that relies on training more afghan forces. >> he will announce a strategy that will accelerate what we're doing in that region of the world and help us get out of afghanistan. >> reporter:...
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dozens turned out at a parkville middle school today to hear president obama's budget proposal. the white house says the baltimore county school exemplifies the need for continued investment in education. the school focuses on science, technology, engineering and math. >>> the plan to invest in schools comes on the heels of the baltimore city school system offering hundreds of teachers an early retirement buyout. a letter sent to 3,200 eligible teachers last friday offers with more than 10 years of experience 75% of their current salary over a five-year period. teachers who take the buyout could still serve as substitutes. >>> a not guilty plea by darren small today, the alleged scam artist accused of targeting brides and photographers. police say small would show up at photography forums, offer his as much as at a -- offer his services at a low cost and ask for money up front. victims say he used different names and ripped people off all over maryland. his trial is set for may. >>> weatherwise today, there was a lot of sunshine early. nice warm-up, then the winds really picking
dozens turned out at a parkville middle school today to hear president obama's budget proposal. the white house says the baltimore county school exemplifies the need for continued investment in education. the school focuses on science, technology, engineering and math. >>> the plan to invest in schools comes on the heels of the baltimore city school system offering hundreds of teachers an early retirement buyout. a letter sent to 3,200 eligible teachers last friday offers with more...
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it's 49% to obama's 41%. kelly, what we have to consider is rub yes has said he wants to remain a senator. more recently he has not closed that doors to the vp slot. >> so, romney has been out of the spotlight the last couple of days kind of holding private fund-raisers. he appeared with the latino group. what is that, courting votes? >> reporter: right, the latino voters. >> make no mistake. when i'm president you won't wake up every day and wonder if the president is on your side. >> reporter: it's estimated that 22 million latino voters will be eligible to vote in this election. this is where mitt romney has a lot of work to do. the latest poll shows he's trailing obama by quite a bit when it come phos support with that griew. obama is 65% and romney is at 24%. that's a big difference. >> thanks for that live report from washington. we'll see you tomorrow. >>> an unusual item is up for auction. the seller claims to have a glass vile of dry -- vial of dried blood from ronald reagan. it was taken after he wa
it's 49% to obama's 41%. kelly, what we have to consider is rub yes has said he wants to remain a senator. more recently he has not closed that doors to the vp slot. >> so, romney has been out of the spotlight the last couple of days kind of holding private fund-raisers. he appeared with the latino group. what is that, courting votes? >> reporter: right, the latino voters. >> make no mistake. when i'm president you won't wake up every day and wonder if the president is on your...
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. >> the obama administration has to balance calls for democracy and long time allies. bohain is a pin, hosting the u.s. navy's fifth fleet, countering iran's efforts. the growing movement isn't stopping, sweeping governments throughout the middle east. >> this is not going to stop. this is a freedom fever that caught on there. >> in yemen, there were more protests, in libya, they called it a day of rage, leaving at least 14 dead in demonstrations. jamie costello, abc2 news. >> last year, president obama ordered a study of the region. it found u.s. allies from bohrain to yemen. jamie costello, abc2 news. >>> thanks. when you think of black history month, many marylanders come to mind. harriet tubman, iowa gus toc. there is a dinner honoring marylanders. >> benjamin and he opened it up. >> when we think of february and black history month, we think of their accomplishments, and the african american people and the chapter of the buffalo soldiers are proud to be part of that history. >> when you think of buffalo, you want them to remember that it's an opportunity clearly d
. >> the obama administration has to balance calls for democracy and long time allies. bohain is a pin, hosting the u.s. navy's fifth fleet, countering iran's efforts. the growing movement isn't stopping, sweeping governments throughout the middle east. >> this is not going to stop. this is a freedom fever that caught on there. >> in yemen, there were more protests, in libya, they called it a day of rage, leaving at least 14 dead in demonstrations. jamie costello, abc2 news....
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study, tens of thousands of unsafe or decaying bridges are having to wait for repairs despite president obama's pledch to rebuild them using money from his stimulus plan. instead, the analysis finds there are many states that are choosing to spend that money on bridges that are already in good shape or easier projects like repaving roads. >>> getting your national news here. atlanta says they have surveillance video that could lead them to the man who shot pro boxer vernon forest. police believe this is the man who robbed then shot and killed forest last weekend. security cameras caught him slipping into an apartment complex to get away from forest who chased him down after taking his money and jewelry. the middleweight champ died after being shot in the back several days. >>> texting and driving has been a hot debate. now a tow truck driver was texting on one phone and talking on the other when he slammed into a car then crashed into a swimming pool. the driver faces reckless driving charges this morning. >>> the president called last night's meeting with sergeant james crowley and professor l
study, tens of thousands of unsafe or decaying bridges are having to wait for repairs despite president obama's pledch to rebuild them using money from his stimulus plan. instead, the analysis finds there are many states that are choosing to spend that money on bridges that are already in good shape or easier projects like repaving roads. >>> getting your national news here. atlanta says they have surveillance video that could lead them to the man who shot pro boxer vernon forest....
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. >>> president obama is planning to hold a news conference today to talk about the terror alert issued earlier this week. and he is also expected to address the cancellation of his trip to moscow to meet with president putin. president obama axed the trip after russia granted temporary asylum to edward snowden. >>> taking a look at news around the nation, crews are battling a huge wild fire. this is what they are dealing with. this is the situation in southern california. the mountains -- in the have been destroyed and the number could grow as they continue tie sees the damage. -- continue to assess the damage. people in five towns have been told to get out and the fire is only about 20% contained. >>> two friends of the suspected boston marathon bomber has been indied on federal charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice. they have been accused of trying to dispose evidence from dzhokhar tsarnaev from his dorm room. they have been detained since they were charged in may. >>> today usher will be in atlanta in court his ex-wife is seeking emergency custody of their son after their 5-year
. >>> president obama is planning to hold a news conference today to talk about the terror alert issued earlier this week. and he is also expected to address the cancellation of his trip to moscow to meet with president putin. president obama axed the trip after russia granted temporary asylum to edward snowden. >>> taking a look at news around the nation, crews are battling a huge wild fire. this is what they are dealing with. this is the situation in southern california. the...
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. >>> president obama is meeting with afghan president karzai today. it's going to happen at the white house. they are going to discuss u.s. troop presence in afghanistan after 2014. there were talks of leaving a few thousand soldiers there but the white house is considering pulling all of them out. >>> we enjoy temperatures in the 60s this weekend, other parts of the country are feeling the rathe of mother nature. winter weather advisory in the mornings are mosted from california to michigan and the arctic blast dumped snow on southern california shutting down busy interstates and it's going to be a chilly weekend for people in louisiana who are cleaning up after a tornado. and a rash severe weather hit there. more rain is expected throughout the gulf region so it's a mixed bag mike when you look across the country with weather. >> and now maryland's most accurate forecast. >> yeah. here we go. that close to home beautiful shot again sunrise around 7:23. we are at 44 in baltimore city. going to the airport 35. outside the beltway a little cooler than
. >>> president obama is meeting with afghan president karzai today. it's going to happen at the white house. they are going to discuss u.s. troop presence in afghanistan after 2014. there were talks of leaving a few thousand soldiers there but the white house is considering pulling all of them out. >>> we enjoy temperatures in the 60s this weekend, other parts of the country are feeling the rathe of mother nature. winter weather advisory in the mornings are mosted from...